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Traffic Circle

California · Long Beach · 16,456 residents · 1.575 sq mi
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The short version

Traffic Circle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $785,913. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $785,913, the poverty rate sits 54% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Traffic Circle; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,456
Population density
10,448 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,067
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,228
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$785,913
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,262
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.1%
65.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(5,414)
Black12.7%(2,094)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(5,016)
Asian18.7%(3,083)
Other5.2%(849)
Diversity Score93.1%(15,323)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(5,414)
Black12.7%(2,094)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(5,016)
Asian18.7%(3,083)
Other5.2%(849)
Diversity Score93.1%(15,323)
Diversity Score
93
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
17.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California?

Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California has about 16,456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California?

The typical household in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California earns about $99,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California expensive?

In Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $785,913, and the typical rent is about $2,262 a month.

How educated are people in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California?

About 19.2% of people in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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